 | A Minoan woman's skeleton was found in 2018 buried in her tomb along with a gold necklace and bronze mirror, 4,500 years after she died. A large dig in the municipality of Sissi, on the north coast of Crete found remnants of an early Minoan settlement dating as far back as 2,600 B.C.
The Minoan civilization arose on Crete about 2600BC and flourished until around 1400BC when it mysteriously disappeared. The origins of the Minoan and their fate has puzzled archaeologists. |  |
The box-shaped stone tomb held a nearly intact female skeleton, as well as jewelry indicating her great wealth. The jewelry included costumes made of bone and bronze, a bronze mirror with an ivory handle, and a beaded gold necklace. The archaeological site at Sissi is 2 miles from the ancient city of Mallia, in Crete.
 | The Minoans were the first advanced civilization in Europe, leaving behind massive building complexes, tools, stunning artwork, writing systems, and a huge network of trade. |  |
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